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Post by reshacker on Mar 20, 2018 22:10:17 GMT
I just started using PSE 2018 after years of using PSE 2. I like some of the newer features but am also dismayed that some old features are removed. It also seems to have a lot of other bugs that interrupt my work flow.
One is when adjusting a Style on one layer also affects another layer as if they were linked, when they are not linked. This is happening in a file created in v2.
I upgraded to v2018 because v2 was very buggy in Windows 10 64 bit. But v2018 seems to have it's own bag of worms that are almost as bad. |
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Post by Major Major on Mar 20, 2018 22:14:46 GMT
Hi reshacker, and welcome to our forum!
The problem you're describing doesn't make a lot of sense. Could you provide more detail about exacting what you're doing? Maybe provide a screen shot of your layers?
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Post by reshacker on Mar 20, 2018 22:29:51 GMT
I've been using PSE 2018 daily for about a week now. This is the first time I've seen this bug.
I created photoA.psd in PSE 2. Layer 1 and 2 each have an Inner Shadow effect.
I opened the file in PSE 2018 and double clicked layer 2's fx to edit the Inner Shadow. Instantly the same change occurs to the Inner Shadow on layer 1.
This should not be happening.
I created a new file in PSE 2018, photoB.psd and applied the same Style effects to it's layers. When I edit the Inner Shadow in layer 2 it does NOT affect the Inner Shadow of layer 1, as expected.
I have edited several older files in PSE 2018 without this bug, so maybe the file is corrupted.
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Post by Bailey on Mar 21, 2018 0:23:08 GMT
I just started using PSE 2018 after years of using PSE 2. I like some of the newer features but am also dismayed that some old features are removed. It also seems to have a lot of other bugs that interrupt my work flow.
One is when adjusting a Style on one layer also affects another layer as if they were linked, when they are not linked. This is happening in a file created in v2.
I upgraded to v2018 because v2 was very buggy in Windows 10 64 bit. But v2018 seems to have it's own bag of worms that are almost as bad. Hi reshacker, If a layer style is misbehaving, perhaps try firstly making a note of any settings, then delete the layer style and finally recreate it with the original settings. Hopefully that will fix the problem. |
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Post by Sepiana on Mar 21, 2018 1:29:10 GMT
Hi reshacker, welcome to PSE&M!
I am on the same wavelength as Craig. What you describe doesn't make sense; it is indeed an "anomaly". I also have PSE 2018 (on two computers, Windows 7 Pro and Windows 10 Pro). I haven't experienced any problems with layer styles, especially the kind you describe. I don't have PSE 2 but I have used PSE 2018 to work on files created in PSE 7 and PSE 10. Some of them have layer styles applied. No problem!
I am not inclined to call this a bug in PSE 2018 without first checking the Adobe forums to see if someone else has reported this problem.
Now to other matters, . . .
Removed features:
The removal of some features occurred back in PSE 12. Adobe had its reasons to do so; it was in preparation for the move to Elements as a 64-bit application. You may want to check the thread below. Some alternatives are offered.
What features from previous versions are not available in Adobe Photoshop Elements 12?
Buggy:
It has been my experience that PSE 2018 is one of the most bug-free versions. The only thing I noticed is that sometimes it is a bit slow going from the Editor to the Organizer.
One simple fix for glitches one may encounter in Elements is just to run it as administrator, check if the problem is gone, close the program, and, then, open it as a standard user. Most of the time this does the job!
PSE 2 and Windows 10:
There have been confirmed reports that PSE 2 works just fine on Windows 10. The few times it doesn't, Adobe recommends the following:
- Run this program as administrator. See the instructions above.
AND/OR
- Run this program in compatibility mode with your OS.
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Post by Bailey on Mar 21, 2018 2:49:21 GMT
Hi reshacker, and welcome to our forum! The problem you're describing doesn't make a lot of sense. Could you provide more detail about exacting what you're doing? Maybe provide a screen shot of your layers? Hi Major Major, to me the OP's query is quite clear, so I will try to help by explaining my interpretation. I just started using PSE 2018 after years of using PSE 2. I like some of the newer features but am also dismayed that some old features are removed. It also seems to have a lot of other bugs that interrupt my work flow.
One is when adjusting a Style on one layer also affects another layer as if they were linked, when they are not linked. This is happening in a file created in v2. ...
1. The OP has recently started using PSE 2018 after previously using PSE 2. 2. When opening a psd file in PSE 2018 that was originally created in PSE 2 the OP finds that when adjusting a layer style on one layer, the changes are also being made on another layer in the psd file and the 2 layers are not linked in any way. I hope this helps you and I based my suggested possible solution on the above understanding of the issue. |
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Post by Sepiana on Mar 21, 2018 2:52:16 GMT
I created photoA.psd in PSE 2. Layer 1 and 2 each have an Inner Shadow effect. I opened the file in PSE 2018 and double clicked layer 2's fx to edit the Inner Shadow. Instantly the same change occurs to the Inner Shadow on layer 1. This should not be happening. I have edited several older files in PSE 2018 without this bug, so maybe the file is corrupted. reshacker,
I have just thought of something.
If it is OK with you, I can send you a PM with an e-mail address. You e-mail me the "problem" file and I run it through my copy of PSE 2018 on Windows 10. We may be able to figure out which variable is the culprit here -- the file itself, the layer style, or PSE 2018.
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Post by Bailey on Mar 21, 2018 2:56:58 GMT
I created photoA.psd in PSE 2. Layer 1 and 2 each have an Inner Shadow effect. I opened the file in PSE 2018 and double clicked layer 2's fx to edit the Inner Shadow. Instantly the same change occurs to the Inner Shadow on layer 1. This should not be happening. I have edited several older files in PSE 2018 without this bug, so maybe the file is corrupted. reshacker,
I have just thought of something.
If it is OK with you, I can send you a PM with an e-mail address. You e-mail me the "problem" file and I run it through my copy of PSE 2018 on Windows 10. We may be able to figure out which variable is the culprit here -- the file itself, the layer style, or PSE 2018.
Hi Sepiana, I think there might be something wrong with the bulletin board because your last post about sending an email was definitely at the bottom of your earlier post (on my screen at least - I have a screen dump of it if you like.). Did my post somehow split your post in 2 or did you maybe cut it from your earlier post and pasted into a post after mine? |
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Post by Major Major on Mar 21, 2018 12:24:12 GMT
Bailey -
Thanks a bunch, but I am capable of reading. What I was saying was that the problem didn't make a lot of sense, not that the OP's post didn't make sense.
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Post by reshacker on Mar 21, 2018 12:27:12 GMT
Thanks for all the quick replies! I'll try the suggestions above.
And yes, it makes no sense. That's why I'm posting about it, to see if others have the same issue.
As for 2018 being buggy, I've had a host of other strange behaviors as well as this one. I'll try to post them when they happen again.
One disappointment in the feature set is with the Inner Shadows. All you get now is the light dial. No Distance or Global setting as in v2 which makes this very needed effect almost useless for me. I have v9 as well which also omits these features. I'd be more likely to use v9 but it's locked to an older laptop with no foreseeable way of migrating it to this one.
PSE 2 does work in Windows 10 64 bit but I use dual monitors set to the same resolution. With one at 100% magnification and the other 125% PSE 2 has quite a time adjusting to them. Like when click-dragging an adjustment slider always results in the adjustment window disappearing behind the main window as I'm holding the mouse button down.
I tried the Adobe forums but I'm completely lost as to how to get into them. From this page: forums.adobe.com/community/photoshop_elements there seems to be no main forum formatted like this and all other forums I've been to. |
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Post by Sepiana on Mar 22, 2018 2:58:48 GMT
One disappointment in the feature set is with the Inner Shadows. All you get now is the light dial. No Distance or Global setting as in v2 which makes this very needed effect almost useless for me. reshacker,
Your mentioning of those settings reminded me of something. Some time ago someone reported a layer style problem somewhat similar to the one you describe. The suggestion was to turn off the Global Lighting setting. Unfortunately, that report concerned Photoshop. I wonder if this would do the trick in your case (using PSE). Open the file in PSE 2, turn off that setting, save your file (as a copy), and open it in PSE 2018. It is worth a try!
Layer effects automatically going to other layers with same effect
Adobe has provisions in place which will address this issue. You can download the installer file for PSE 9. Then, just use your serial number.
Download Photoshop Elements | 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, and 7
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Post by reshacker on Mar 22, 2018 9:35:00 GMT
Thanks Sepiana. Both those ideas were actually on my list to try, and yes, Global Lighting does appear to be the culprit.
PSE 2018 is off the hook in this case but still another reason for NOT removing a feature IMO.
Currently installing v9.
Thanks again. |
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Post by Sepiana on Mar 22, 2018 17:58:27 GMT
Thanks Sepiana. Both those ideas were actually on my list to try, and yes, Global Lighting does appear to be the culprit. reshacker, you are most welcome! Glad to hear that.
Thank you for marking this thread as "Solved"! It was very kind of you. |
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